Definition Conditions that existed before a health insurance policy was issued. Not covered by some policies.

A medical condition that is excluded from coverage by an insurance company, because the condition was believed to exist prior to the individual obtaining a policy from the particular insurance company.

Medical conditions existing prior to the effective date of a policy. Some policies exclude claims stemming from conditions falling under this definition for a specific period of time.

A medical condition that is excluded from coverage by an insurance company, because the condition was believed to exist prior to the individual obtaining a policy from the particular insurance company. 

A pre-existing condition is any condition, ailment or illness that you had signs or symptoms of during the six months before you joined or upgraded to a higher level of cover with us. It is not necess [..]

  Generally, pre-existing conditions are defined as any sickness, injury or medical condition, for which the insured consulted a physician, has symptoms, has been hospitalized or was prescribed medica [..]

are medical conditions of the insured which existed prior to the plan or policy purchase. Plans often specify a maximum amount of time (for example, 5 years) prior to the effective date of the plan du [..]